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SMITHS RACING ANNOUNCE BRIGGS EQUIPMENT AS NEW SPONSOR FOR 2019

Briggs Equipment, the exclusive national distributor in the UK for the Hyster and Yale ranges of forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment, and Smiths Racing have formed a new partnership for the 2019 British Superbike Championship season.

Rebecca Smith, Smiths Racing BMW Team Owner said, “We are thrilled by the partnership with Briggs, a successful and innovative company whose industry expertise offers a new dynamic to our team. We look forward to continuing our success with the help of Briggs in 2019, and we look forward to welcoming their employees and guests on our journey.”

Leigh Edgley, Sales Director for Briggs Equipment said, “The British Superbike Championship provides a clear opportunity for us to not only raise awareness of our brand with national coverage, but also to engage with our staff and customers alike, many of whom follow the season and enjoy attending the race days.”

Peter Hickman closed to within eight points of third overall in the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship after the Smiths Racing BMW rider put in two superb rides to finish third and fourth in the penultimate round at Assen